Is A Bulging Disc An Emergency?

A bulging disc becomes an emergency when it starts causing severe nerve symptoms, like loss of bladder or bowel control, extreme leg weakness, or sharp shooting pain that doesn’t ease with rest. That could mean significant nerve compression. For most cases, though, it’s not an emergency but it is a priority. The sooner we relieve that nerve pressure, the better your chances of full recovery without lasting damage. If you ever experience worsening numbness or sudden weakness, it’s important to get evaluated right away so we can rule out anything serious and get you back on track safely.